KUCHING (Oct 29): The federal government must adopt a balanced and pragmatic approach in implementing online safety measures for social media platforms, urged Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. While emphasizing the importance of protecting minors and preventing online harm, he cautioned against policies that could compromise the privacy and digital rights of citizens. We [...]
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